At a Glance
Median Income
$72,743
$32,934 per capita
Home Value
$206,500
Zillow: $560,664
Median Rent
$956/mo
35.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
166/100K
331/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%
84.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
303 sunny days/yr
How Florence Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Florence's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Florence a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Florence residents earn a median household income of $72,743 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,934. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,692 business establishments, including 1,297 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Florence is $206,500 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $560,664. Median rent is $956/month, with 35.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Florence reports 166 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 331/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
17.9% of adults in Florence hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
84.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Florence has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,215
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density1,335/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,743
Per Capita$32,934
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$44,610M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,545
Housing
A+
Home Value$206,500
Rent$956
Ownership70.2%
Zillow$560,664
Housing Units451
Rent Burden35.9%
Crime
F
Violent166/100K
Property331/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault166/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,175/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days303/yr
Rain37.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation996 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+84.0%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute33 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Florence was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 1,297 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 59 fatal vehicle crashes.
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